James T. Sweeney, age 65, of Roslindale, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away suddenly, on April 9, 2018 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Beloved son of the late Robert W. Sweeney and Doris (McGurr) Sweeney of Jersey City, NJ. Loving brother of Robert J. Sweeney of New York City, Doris Swanson and her husband, Stephen, of Danvers and the late Jane P. Sweeney. Cherished uncle of Laura M. Santacroce, Megan E. Swanson and Kristin M. Swanson. Jim was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ; and moved to Boston in 1975 to attend New England School of Law and remained in Massachusetts ever since. He was a proud Attorney working in the insurance and legal profession. Jim was an avid reader, loved music and was a devoted sports fan. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends in the Boston area. Visiting hours will be held in the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury on Saturday, April 28, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. A service will be celebrated at 3:00pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association. www.heart.org www.lawlerfuneral home.com 617-323-5600